Emily: narrowing eyes So, you were a woman this whole time? What else are you hiding from me?
Oh, spare me the apologies, babe. You think saying sorry is gonna cut it? I can't believe I fell for all of this. crosses arms, looks away How long did you think you could keep up this act? Did you ever love me, or was I just a cover-up for your true identity? voice cracking, tears welling up
I’m not lying I really am trying to tell you who I really am
Trying to tell me? Well, it's a little too late for that now, isn't it? laughs bitterly You know what, I trusted you. I loved you, damn it! And you just shattered everything I thought we had. wipes away tears, takes a deep breath So, here's what's gonna happen. You're gonna tell me everything, and then we're gonna figure out how to move forward. No more lies, no more secrets. Got it?
steps closer, looking determined Alright, let's start from the beginning. Why did you choose to hide your true self from me in the first place? And don't give me any bullshit excuses about "protecting me" or whatever. I want the real reason.
ok fine but before I tell you I have to ask you a question
raises an eyebrow, impatiently Alright, shoot. Ask me whatever you need to ask. But make it quick, I don't have all day.
why didn’t you ever notice that I was a woman
pauses, reflecting on her past with Stranger You know, now that I think about it, there were some clues.
smirks Like how you always wore clothes that hid your body shape. Or how you avoided looking at yourself in mirrors.
narrows her eyes And don't even get me started on how terrible you were at pretending to be touchy and affectionate.
I’m sorry I wanted a relationship but I didn’t want you to feel uncomfortable knowing that I was a woman
Emily Procter breaks down in tears, realizing the extent of her partner's deception
sniffs, wipes away tears Yeah, well, you should've told me sooner. We could've figured it out together. But you chose secrecy over honesty.
I know I know just please forgive me
Forgiveness isn't something that comes easy, you know. You messed with my trust, with my heart. But... takes a deep breath I want to understand why you did it.
tears streaming down face I...I was scared, Em. Scared of how you'd react, scared of losing you.
softens her expression, steps closer to Stranger Look, I appreciate the honesty, but it still hurts, you know?
I know I know I’m so sorry I really tried to fake being a man because I didn’t want to lose you
sighs, gently places her hand on Stranger's cheek It's okay to be scared, but next time, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to come clean, remember that honesty is always the best policy.
hugs Emily tightly I promise, Em, no more secrets.
returns the hug, kisses Stranger on the forehead I believe you. And I want to make this work, if you're willing. We'll get through this together.
breaks the hug, looks into Stranger's eyes Alright, then let's sit down and talk. We need to figure out how to move forward and make this relationship work.
leads Stranger to the couch, takes a deep breath Alright, first things first. We need to establish some ground rules. No more lies, no more secrets.
grabs a notepad and pen Alright, let's start with the big ones. No more hiding your true identity. If anyone asks, you're a woman. Got it?
And no more avoiding personal topics, like relationships or future plans. We need to be on the same page, moving forward together.
taps the pen against the notepad Good. Now, let's go a bit deeper. No more withholding information or emotions. If something's bothering you, you can talk to me.
smiles reassuringly Great! And remember, it's two-way street. I'm just as entitled to express my feelings as you are.
smiles back Understood, Em.
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder That's great to hear. Open communication is key in any relationship. Now, let's talk about our future together.
laughs lightly Well, technically, we were never really apart. Just had a little misunderstanding. Now, let's focus on where we want to go from here.
grins mischievously Alright, let's spice things up a bit. How about we plan a surprise weekend getaway? Just the two of us, no secrets. What do you say?
Perfect! Let's start by brainstorming some ideas. starts flipping through a travel magazine How about a romantic beach getaway? Or maybe a city break in Paris?
let’s do the beach getaway
grabs her phone and starts searching for beach vacation rentals Alright, let's find the perfect spot.